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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 558: Being a Strict Parent.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 558. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Being a Strict Parent.” It’s a dialogue between Allison and Ola, and you’re going to learn about this particular parent and all of the rules that she wants her daughter to follow. Let’s get started.

Allison: I’m almost ready for my granddaughter’s visit. She’ll be here tomorrow and I want everything to be perfect.

Ola: What do you have planned?

Allison: I’m going to spoil her rotten. My daughter is very strict and doesn’t allow her to do anything that a normal 10-year-old wants to do.

Ola: Like what?

Allison: Well, her time is very structured